Overview

Taught by leading academics and clinicians across the UCL-Anna Freud partnership, the Psychology and Trauma (Child and Adolescent) PG Dip provides you with the opportunity to explore the latest research evidence and applied practice considerations related to the psychological impact of trauma and adversity in childhood.

Foundational modules focus on key theories in the field, refining your understanding of how exposure to traumatic events shapes an individual’s experience over the lifespan. You will learn about the potential mental health consequences of trauma, as well as evidence-based practice for prevention and intervention for trauma with children and families. The course takes a multi-perspective approach spanning neuroscience, cognitive and behavioural theories, and systems theories.

The Psychology and Trauma (Child and Adolescent) programme from UCL also considers important systemic, cultural, and global contexts, and explores trauma and psychology across varied lenses and sectors, such as public health, education and social care.

Career

As this is a new programme, we do not yet have data on alumni destinations. However, the skills and expertise acquired on the programme are designed to support a wide range of career pathways. You will be equipped to pursue impactful roles in professions such as mental health services, education, social care, and public health, where trauma-informed practice is increasingly recognised as essential. Psychology and Trauma also provides a strong foundation for careers in non-governmental and humanitarian organisations, as well as corporate environments, where trauma-informed approaches are becoming integral.

For those interested in academic or research careers, this programme can provide a platform for further study, through a PhD in psychology, mental health and/or trauma studies. Whilst this is not a clinical training programme, the PG Dip Psychology and Trauma will provide a solid foundation for further applied training in psychotherapy, psychology, or counselling.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Skills in Psychology

Child Mental Health and Wellbeing: A Developmental Perspective

Common and Trauma-related Mental Health Difficulties in Childhood and Adolescence

Therapeutic Approaches in Childhood and Adolescence

Working with Children and Adolescents on the Impact of Trauma

Trauma Informed Care in Education Settings

Trauma Informed Approaches in Children's Social Care

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

This course is specifically aimed at professionals working in sectors such as psychology, mental health, health care, social care, education, community, criminal justice, or public health. This will include professionals working with either adult populations, or children and adolescents.
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14700 GBP / year

≈ 14700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11200 GBP / year

≈ 11200 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees:

Home students: £5,600

International students: £7,350

Funding

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